Locke Lamora returns to Paperback Friends!

In this episode, we return to Scott Lynch’s Gentleman Bastard series and review Red Seas Under Red Skies – a fantasy adventure full of elaborate schemes, dangerous enemies, pirates, and some of the most memorable names and cultures fantasy has to offer.

But is the sequel able to capture the magic of The Lies of Locke Lamora?

I explore what Scott Lynch does well, from his characters and worldbuilding to his incredible attention to detail, while also discussing where the story starts to struggle under the weight of its own plot.

A book full of ambition, creativity, and just enough tomfoolery to make your favorite book podcaster lose his mind.

Type: Review | Book: Red Seas Under Red Skies | Writer: Scott Lynch